People aged 60 can drink functional beverages in moderation, but they should choose carefully and should pay attention to the ingredients stated in the ingredient list and choose the type that suits them.
1. polysaccharide drinks: most contain dietary fiber, can regulate the stomach and promote gastrointestinal motility, constipation of the elderly can choose.
2. Vitamin drinks: can supplement the body needs a variety of nutrients, such as the human body needs a variety of vitamins, but also contains antioxidant components. However, this kind of drink contains high sugar content, the elderly with diabetes is not recommended to drink.
3. Mineral drinks: can supplement the body’s mineral needs. It is suitable for the elderly who are easily fatigued and suffer from osteoporosis.
4. Sports drinks: contain protein, peptides and amino acids needed by the human body, which can replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to exercise and labor sweating. It is suitable for the elderly after physical exertion, but the sodium ions contained in it will increase the burden on the heart, and it is not recommended for the elderly with high blood pressure.
5. Probiotic drinks: can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the human body, improve intestinal function, help digestion, indigestion elderly can choose.
Elderly people can drink functional beverages, but it is not recommended to drink for a long time and in large quantities, so as not to affect their health.